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Changes applied to your login experience Aug. 1
Tuesday, July 18, 2023 - 2:32pm
New login changes make authentications more secure, streamlined, and accessible
Microsoft Copilot: Your top questions answered
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is one of the hottest trends, and last month ITS began offering a new generative AI chat tool called Microsoft Copilot . Available to all University of Iowa faculty and staff, and to students starting in April, Copilot...
Microsoft Copilot now available for faculty and staff
Are you looking for a way to boost your productivity and efficiency? Do you want to leverage the power of artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance your work and research? If so, you might be interested in Copilot, the preferred generative AI tool for...
Changes applied to your login experience Aug. 1
New login changes make authentications more secure, streamlined, and accessible
A brief guide to IT dos and don’ts
Thursday, July 6, 2023 - 12:00am
As technology evolves, so do the policies and practices that govern its use by students, staff, and faculty. Whether you use a university-owned computer all day or just check your campus email now and then, you’re responsible for knowing some key...
Accessibility is for everybody
Tuesday, May 16, 2023 - 9:11am
May 18 is Global Accessibility Awareness Day, an annual event that underscores the need to open websites, apps, and other digital tools to everyone, including people with disabilities. You might think digital accessibility is the province of...
New tools for cybersecurity go live
Saturday, April 15, 2023 - 3:56pm
University of Iowa information technology teams have introduced two new tools for keeping systems secure and reporting cyber scams. A new always-on VPN (virtual private network) that enhances software updates for UI-managed computers launched March...
Cyber-scams can start offline
Friday, February 3, 2023 - 9:38am
Over 90% of cyber-attacks start with a targeted “spear-phishing” email or a phone call . That’s right: While bogus emails remain a favored tactic for scammers, phone calls also can trick people into sharing personal information or permitting access...
New UI password standards take effect January 4
Monday, December 5, 2022 - 3:00am
Starting January 4, 2023, new HawkID and HealthcareID passwords will require at least 15 characters. Previously, passwords for key University of Iowa systems required at least nine characters. The new password-length requirement reflects...
Fresh look for login screens
Friday, November 18, 2022 - 1:14pm
Students, faculty, staff, and others logging into University of Iowa online applications, websites, etc., will notice a change starting Monday, November 21. The screens where users enter their HawkIDs and passwords are getting a fresh look and a...
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How to prevent spear-phishing
Monday, November 7, 2022 - 6:00am
You may be familiar with phishing—scam emails (or direct messages, or social posts) that try to con you into giving up a password, downloading malicious software, or otherwise opening yourself up to a cyber-attack. But have you heard of spear-...
A four-step cybersecurity plan
Monday, October 24, 2022 - 11:45am
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month , an annual reminder that virtually everyone needs to recognize and confront online threats. Big data breaches, ruthless ransomware attacks, and even cyberwarfare get all the headlines. But most cybersecurity...
Two-Step Login expanding this fall
Sunday, September 18, 2022 - 10:24am
Starting Oct. 21, all University of Iowa students will be required to enroll in Two-Step Login with Duo —the university’s multifactor authentication system—to access services like MyUI, ICON, and Office 365. Most students, staff, and faculty already...
Did you hear about the student loan announcements? Scammers did, too
Monday, August 29, 2022 - 12:45pm
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is warning those with student loans to be cautious of scammers in the coming months as details unfold on the new government plan for student loan forgiveness and extension of the payment pause.
Restoration of IT services nearly complete after outage
Wednesday, July 6, 2022 - 10:55am
Information Technology teams have been working around the clock since last week to replace hardware and restore important IT systems and data. The outage was due to a hardware failure and no personal information was compromised.
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Introducing the New IT Self-Service Portal
Friday, June 10, 2022 - 7:45am
In an effort to better support the University of Iowa community, Information Technology Services (ITS) has deployed a new IT self-service portal called Enterprise Service Center (ESC). The self-service portal provides faculty, staff, and students a...
Ensuring IT access for everyone
Monday, May 9, 2022 - 10:01am
Digital technology tools have become indispensable for work, school, shopping, entertainment, and social interaction. But for as many as a billion people with disabilities worldwide, websites, mobile apps, social media, e-commerce, and learning...
Six IT Policies You Need to Know About
Friday, April 22, 2022 - 2:21pm
Almost every University of Iowa employee uses university-managed IT resources. For some, this means occasionally checking their UI-provided email or logging onto Employee Self Service. For others, it means working on a university-owned computer...
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Four ways to protect yourself from phishing
Tuesday, April 12, 2022 - 11:36am
The University of Iowa email system receives more than 2.5 million messages per day, but about 69 percent never reach inboxes. Screening systems flag them as spam or scams—they’re discarded before they can do harm. But some deceptive and dangerous...
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2021 OneIT Year in Review
Friday, March 11, 2022 - 10:27am
The year was marked with significant change, both in how the campus utilizes technology and in how the IT community works to provide it. The 2021 OneIT Year in Review highlights how OneIT met COVID-related needs and supported the UI's mission.
Learn How to Stop Tax Scammers
Tuesday, March 8, 2022 - 12:10pm
As you file your taxes or await your refund, look out for tax-related scams which could put your identity and finances at risk. Tax season typically brings a surge in phishing attempts , including fraudulent emails that try to steer you to shady...
Avoiding identity theft
Monday, January 31, 2022 - 8:34am
January 31-February 4 is Identity Theft Awareness Week . Take a minute to how consider how identity theft works and what you can do to protect yourself. Staying safe requires a mix of mindset and practices. Be aware—even skeptical—of every request...
Protecting your privacy
Sunday, January 23, 2022 - 10:00am
Jan. 24-28 is Data Privacy Week, a National Cybersecurity Alliance initiative that encourages individuals to secure their personal information and urges organizations to use customer data with respect and transparency. To mark the week, we talked...
Events
Wednesday, September 18, 2024, 10:30am to 12:00pm
Understanding the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines
University Capitol Centre